CBA
COMMONWEALTH BANK. ORDINARYCommonwealth Bank of Australia engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company operates through Retail Banking Services, Business Banking, Institutional Banking and Markets, and New Zealand segments. It offers savings and term deposit accounts, commonwealth direct investment accounts, and retail transaction accounts, as well as specialized accounts, such as statutory trust, society cheque, farm management, cash and treasury management, and business foreign currency deposit accounts. The company also provides credit cards, personal and business loans, car and equipment finance, business overdrafts, margin lending, and international payment services; home loans; and buy-now-pay-later services. In addition, it provides home and contents, car, health, life, income protection, pet, and travel insurance products. Further, the company offers transaction banking, equity trading, and risk management products and services, as well as access to debt capital markets, capital raising, and investment and financial solutions. Commonwealth Bank of Australia was founded in 1911 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
CBA
CBA
COMMONWEALTH BANK. ORDINARY
Commonwealth Bank of Australia engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company operates through Retail Banking Services, Business Banking, Institutional Banking and Markets, and New Zealand segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.08% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.08% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.08% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.05% | — |
| 19 Aug | 2.03% | — |
| 18 Aug | 2.01% | — |
| 17 Aug | 2.02% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.01% | — |
| 13 Aug | 1.99% | — |
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Short Interest Summary
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) currently has 2.08% of its shares sold short (34.8 million shares, worth approximately $5.5 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CBA the #154 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CBA is up 0.07% over the past week and up 0.04% over the past month. CBA is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent CBA Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.08% | 34.8M | $157.01 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.08% | 34.8M | $156.88 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.08% | 34.8M | $157.99 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.05% | 34.4M | $156.44 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2.03% | 34.0M | $160.71 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 2.01% | 33.7M | $159.93 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2.02% | 33.8M | $162.26 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.01% | 33.6M | $164.39 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 1.99% | 33.3M | $166.19 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 1.99% | 33.3M | $169.85 |
CBA Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commonwealth Bank (CBA)'s current short interest?
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) currently has a short interest of 2.08% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.08% of CBA's shares have been sold short by investors who expect the price to decline. This data is sourced from ASIC reports and updated daily.
Is CBA heavily shorted on the ASX?
CBA has a relatively low short interest of 2.08%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CBA investors?
Short interest in CBA shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.08%, CBA's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CBA short data come from?
Short position data is published by ASIC with a four trading day delay (T+4) and covers reported short positions as a percentage of total shares on issue. ASX Short Data also tracks daily gross short sales (T+1), securities lending, and director trades for CBA.